LOWELL -- The Lowell Catholic community gathered one recent evening for the annual Founders Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The festival is celebrated throughout the country at the 13 Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools each year in December in honor of Theodore James Ryken, founder of the Xaverian Brotherhood.

The event included choral presentations from both the High School Chorus and Middle School Choir, a Christmas blessing from Head of School Maryellen DeMarco, a bake sale, holiday games for younger students and a photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

After the concert, students, faculty and staff joined in festive caroling around the school's Christmas tree as the lights were turned on for the season.

The special evergreen that Lowell Catholic lights each year is actually a holly tree that reaches nearly four stories in height.

The night concluded with the annual volleyball tournament between students and staff, with the staff winning this year's game.

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